JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Direct 'do I need to spend flagship money?' comparison — mid-price contender against a premium elongated. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16, which costs $159.95.
Power
89 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 84
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
90 vs 74
Hand speed
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
117 vs 122 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $159.95 at IQ 81.7
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power79
- 84Control93
- 88Spin90
- 74Forgiveness90
- 76Sweet spot91
- 82Stability92
- 66Maneuverability70
- 87Pop73
- 82Touch89
- 84Consistency91
- 82Swing weight78
- 80Twist weight93
- 58Launch angle54
- 90Plow through82
- 70Softness84
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.7 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 122 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Reactive polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 verdict
An elongated drive machine. The extra reach and plow-through win baseline exchanges, but you pay for it every time you have to reset a fast hands battle.
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control verdict
The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 90 against 74 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($170 vs $159.95) that it should not break the tie.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 15 points (91 vs 76).
Pop
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 leads by 14 points (87 vs 73).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 14 points (84 vs 70).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 74, sweet spot 91 vs 76, twist weight 93 vs 80. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 74, control 93 vs 84, touch 89 vs 82. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 84.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control, elongated on the Hyperion CFS 16.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 70, forgiveness 90 vs 74, twist weight 93 vs 80. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want forgiveness (+16), sweet spot (+15), softness (+14). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control review →JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 if you want pop (+14), power (+10), plow through (+8). Its swing weight of 122 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 81.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 122 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 scores 89 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Reactive polymer core swinging at 122 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 93 versus 84. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Raw carbon friction face on JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 74). Its 7 twist weight against 6.1 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10.050000000000011 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16: 16 mm Reactive polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.2 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 122) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads on forgiveness by 16 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $170 vs $159.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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